Dr. Damien Johnson , LPC, LCMHC

Dr. Damien Johnson is a counseling professional with 17 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges. He combines an eclectic, evidence-informed approach that highlights the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to tailor care for each person's needs.

He holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice, an M.A. in Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Human Services, and is credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). Dr. Johnson leads a private counseling and community outreach agency that focuses on mental health and substance use disorders, including co-occurring conditions.

His counseling style is warm and engaging, rooted in a person-centered philosophy that meets clients where they are while working toward clearly defined goals. He emphasizes collaboration and builds on clients' strengths to address barriers to functioning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a primary orientation in his work, augmented by mindfulness techniques and principles drawn from Neuro-Linguistic Programming to help clients develop practical skills and insights.

Dr. Johnson provides care for stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, family and parenting concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Services include messaging, live chat, phone sessions, and video sessions to accommodate different preferences and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Damien Johnson integrates client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work in ways that are easy to apply to daily life. Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual's experience and creates an accepting, collaborative environment in which a person can explore goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps partners and individuals identify and reshape emotional responses to improve connection and resolve relationship distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Johnson works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. These options offer flexibility in communication style and timing, allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent therapeutic guidance while accommodating practical constraints and individual comfort levels.